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“You cannot have sex education without saying that sex is natural and that most people find it pleasurable.”

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Bruno Bettelheim
Bruno Bettelheim

Bruno Bettelheim was a renowned psychologist, born on August 28, 1903, and died on March 13, 1990. He is known for his deep research in child psychology, dream analysis, and parent-child relationships. more

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